FanCastic
Welcome to FanCastic, the fan casting podcast where fantasy readers turn fandom into conversation.
FanCastic is a fantasy and romantasy podcast co-hosted by Loretta Anne Miller, a TV industry professional and audiobook narrator, and Emyli Gudmundson, a theatre arts marketing director. Together, they bring insider entertainment knowledge and passionate fandom energy to conversations about the books readers can’t stop talking about.
Each week, FanCastic dives into the worlds of romantasy, fantasy books, and BookTok favorites covering everything from deep-dive discussions and chaotic fan theories to dream casting the characters we’d love to see in film and television adaptations.
Expect episodes covering beloved authors like Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, Rachel Gillig, and Raven Kennedy and their popular series fandoms like Fourth Wing, A Court of Thorns and Roses, The Plated Prisoner and the Zodiac Academy.
Weekly episodes feature:
- Fantasy and romantasy book discussions
- Dream casting for book-to-screen adaptations
- BookTok and fandom hot takes & recs
- Convention stories and reader community moments
🎧 New episodes drop every Sunday, with visual podcast episodes available on YouTube so you can watch the conversation as well as listen.
Whether you’re a longtime fantasy reader or just discovering romantasy, FanCastic is your weekly dose of magical chaos, fandom debates, and bookish fun.
Follow FanCastic on all platforms for conversations about fantasy books, fandom culture, and the adaptations we’re dreaming of next.
FanCastic
Fan Casting || Super Bowl LX - Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots
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HAPPY SUPERB OWL DAY! MAY THE BEST OWL WIN!
Just kidding, guys... we know ball-- football, and we are bringing you a fun one!
In this episode, Loretta and Emyli are truly putting the fantasy in fantasy football as they blend sports talk, literary fandom, and sharp cultural commentary into one lively conversation. As usual, we kick things off with our personal reading check-ins before shifting into a this weeks theme of fantasy football, the NFL, and the culture surrounding the Super Bowl.
Then comes the main event; our VERY imaginative fan casting, where football players are paired with beloved characters from our favorite fantady, romantasy, and fiction books—proving that fantasy football isn’t just about stats, but storytelling too.
Loretta and Emyli dive into prop bets, game-day traditions, and the pageantry of football fandom, all while keeping the conversation playful and accessible for fans of both books and sports. Perfect for listeners who love fantasy football, NFL culture, bookish conversations, and smart humor, this episode offers a fresh take on the game—one where imagination, analysis, and fun collide.
Anyways, enjoy the Bad Bunny concert!! See you next week!
Xoxo,
Loretta & Emyli
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